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Lead researcher Dr Alejandro Gallego-Schmid, from the university's School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science, said: "Given that microwaves account for the largest percentage of sales of all type of ovens in the EU, it is increasingly important to start addressing their impact on resource use and end-of-life waste.

"Discarded electrical equipment, such as microwaves, is one of the fastest growing waste streams worldwide."